Crisscross Squat

This exercise strengthens and tones your glutes, quads, hamstrings, inner thighs and calves. It also improves your flexibility, balance, agility and cardiovascular conditioning.
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Crisscross Squat
  1. Stand with your feet slightly more than shoulder-width apart and your toes forward or slanted slightly outward.
  2. Your knees and toes should point in the same direction.
  3. Keep your back straight and your chest out.
  4. Bend from the hips, pushing your hips back so that your weight is on your heels.
  5. Lower your body until your thighs are parallel to the floor.
  6. Don't let your knees pass your toes.
  7. Thrust yourself into the air by pushing from your heels.
  8. While airborne, turn your body 180 degrees.
  9. Land with your knees slightly bent.